National Archives of Australia, Darwin Office
Series F1 1953/672 (1953 - 1954)
Maintenance of Government Dependants - Newry Station
Copyright Paul Mackett 2011
Employment of Aboriginals in the Pastoral Industry half-year ended 30. 6.1953
Springheel, wives Nellie and Freda, child Bobbie 7 1/2 yrs
Smiler Com-boo-lite, wife Argyle Daisy, children Patsy 13 1/2, Sunday 8 1/2 yrs and Eileen 3 yrs
Mulligan Chair-lin, wife Mary
Johnny Cluop-tea, wife Lilly
Annie Coor-dinn
Pearlie Lil-ing
Cockie Wimini-cookari, wives Annie and Pearlie, child Jessie H/C 18 mths
Laddie Airudill-yi, female
Nellie Bul-bjooi
Topsy War-doit
Mary Lawn-mi
Maggie
Lily Gool
Davie
Argyle Daisy Murr-wie
Station Barney Line-goorook, wives Laddie and Flying Fox, children Katherine 8 1/2 yrs, Jessie 6 1/2 yrs, Teddy, 2 1/2 yrs
Boombi Yim-rai, male
Carlton George Nat-beri
Carlton Paddy Wynn-yarrl
Little Daisy Marwa-win
Friday Winn-bi
Flying Fox Doit-bi
Gipsie Yarr-mai
Newry George Ngar-djuli
Victoria George Gam-burayari, wife Little Daisy, children Freda 12 1/2 yrs, Martin H/C 5 yrs and Rita, 2 yrs
Newry Paddy Uli, wife Gipsie, child Button ?
Carrigan Birrie-munang, wife Dinah, children Alice 8 1/2 yrs, Minnie 6 1/2 yrs and Peggy 4 1/2 yrs
Chungari Yarr-bites, wife Topsy, child Dolly H/C
30. 9.1953 From Alice Springs to Darwin
Maintenance claim Auvergne Station
Frank Mindji, born 1941. Frank is the foster-child of Maggie Gujalla and Walker. He is an
orphan and has been cared for by them for at least five years and thus could be considered
as their son. As they have no other children and as Walker is a station employee Frank
would be a Station Dependent.
Maintenance claim Newry Station
Freda Wingmaria, born 1941. This girl is shown as the 'Child wife of Springheel', she is
however living with her parents, George Ngaranga and Daisy Daimari (both employees), being
their eldest child. She is more likely the promised wife of Springheel but in any case the
first wife of Springheel is a station employee and therefore Freda is a Station Dependent.
Maintenance claim Newry Station
Sunday Nubba-gutta, born 1944. Sunday is actually the second child of Smiler Ubalide and
Daisy Muruwi however the first child, Friday Winbi, is an employee which makes Sunday a
Station Dependent.
29. 8.1953 Inspection of Newry Station
Owner Peel River Pastoral Company
Manager Mr G N Fogarty (resident at Auvergne Station)
Sub-Manager Mr W Wilson (resident at Newry Station)
Situation Newry Homestead is situated approximately 265 miles SSW of Darwin,
being on the road between Timber Creek and Wyndham.
Area 3159 sq miles
Inspection Between 24. 8.1953 and 29. 8.1953
Vital Statistics - Part-Aboriginals
Dolly Thompson Miringi 3/4 Abo., born 8. 8.1949, mother Topsy Wodorj, father alleged to be a half-caste
Martin Moore Bunmulung 1/2 Abo., born 10.10.1947, mother Daisy Daimari, father alleged European
Jessie James Jalange 1/2 Abo., born 22.12.1951, mother Pearlie Liring, father alleged European
Vital Statistics - Aboriginals Census
Name Aboriginal Tribe Reln Sex Born Notes
Mailman Charlie Jiiwing Muriwung H M 1895 Govt. Dept.
Dinah Burrngaria Muriwung W F 1902 Govt. Dept.
Andy Wiligurrie Muriwung H M 1890 Govt. Dept.
Dolly Gurrda Muriwung W F 1900 Govt. Dept.
Mulligan Djilung Muriwung H M 1920 Stockman
Mary Lornmai Muriwung W F 1922
Finnegan Runmi Muriwung Sin M 1928 Govt. Dept.
Lena Yungurawa Muriwung Wid F 1890 Govt. Dept.
Paddy Yulai Muriwung H M 1910 Stockman
Gypsy Ngirramoi Muriwung W F 1918
Button Yalgbirr Muriwung Ch M 1946
Springheel Lingi Muriwung H M 1900 Casual employee
Nellie Biljina Muriwung W F 1922
Bobby Walngaiari Muriwung Ch M 1946
Smiler Ubalide Muriwung H M 1920 Stockman
Daisy Muruwi Muriwung W F 1925
Friday Winbi Muriwung Ch M 1937
Sunday Nabad Muriwung Ch M 1944
Eileen Ginai Muriwung Ch F 1.1951
King Billy Muriwung M 1890 Govt. Dept.
Mary Muriwung F 1900 Govt. Dept.
Biddy Muriwung F 1890 Govt. Dept.
Tiger Wijigari Muriwung H M 1897 Stockman
Topsy Wodorg Muriwung W F 1930
Dolly Miringi Muriwung Ch F 1948 3/4C
Cocky Yalyagari Muriwung H M 1922 Stockman
Pearly Liring Muriwung W F 1930
Cissy Jalange Muriwung Ch F 1950 H/C
Annie Judbi Muriwung W F 1925
George Ngaranja Muriwung H M 1922 Stockman
Daisy Daimari Muriwung W F 1922
Freda Wingmaria Muriwung Ch F 1941
Alice Biramaria Muriwung Ch F 1944 Govt. Dept.
Martin Bunmalung Muriwung Ch M 1949 Govt. Dept.
Rita Mau-un-ngali Muriwung Ch F 1951 Govt. Dept.
Barnie Languru Muriwung H M 1910 Stockman
Lady Yindingi Muriwung W F 1922
Katherine Yarabi Muriwung Ch F 1942
Jessie Gumboi Muriwung Ch F 1946 Govt. Dept.
Teddy Doolmoi Muriwung Ch M 1949 Govt. Dept.
Flying Fox Jingingau Muriwung W F 1930
Ben Biribi Muriwung Ch M 1949 Govt. Dept.
Paddy Gulubi Muriwung H M 1927 Stockman
Maggie Wodigall Muriwung W F 1934
Johnnie Maran Muriwung H M 1915 Stockman
Lilly Gulmaria Muriwung W F 1916
Ginny F 1893 Govt. Dept.
Davie Bungiari Muriwung Sin M 1927 Stockman
Georgie Gauara Muriwung Sin M 1932 Stockman
Bumbie Bumbie Muriwung Sin M 1925 Stockman
George Nadba Muriwung Sin M 1929 Stockman
General Comment
Mentions King Billy Packsaddle Bilapaajal needing Hospital treatment.
11. 2.1954 To newry Station from Darwin
Freda is shown as the 'Child wife of Springheel', however as she is still
residing with her parents, George Ngaranga and Daisy Daimari who are both employees
of Newry, and Freda being their first child, her Maintenance is the responsibility
of the Station.
Sunday Nubba-gutta is the second child of the employee Smiler Ubalide, as Smiler's
first child, Friday Winbi is also an employee of Newry Station, therefore becomes
the first dependant child of Smiler, and consequently his Maintenance is the
responsibility of the Station.
Employment of Aboriginals in the Pastoral Industry half-year ended 31.12.1953
Argyle Daisy Muruwi
Station Barney Languri, wives Laddie and Flying Fox, four children
Boombi Boombi, male
Carlton George Nadba
Carlton Paddy Galubgi, wife Maggie
Little Daisy Daimari
Friday Winbi
Flying Fox Jingingau
Gipsie Ngirramoi
Newry George Gavara
Victoria George Ngaranja, wife Little Daisy, three children
Newry Paddy Yulai, wife Gipsie, one child
Chungari Wijigarri, wife Topsy, one child
Smiler Ubalide, wife Argyle Daisy, Three children
Mulligan Djilung, wife Mary
Johnny Maran
Kitty
Laddie Yindingi, female
Nellie Bijina
Topsy Wodorg
Mary Lormai
Maggie Wodigal
Lily Culmaria
Davie Bungiari
Springheel Lingi, wives Nellie and Freda
Peter
Pearlie Liring
Annie Tarpot Judbi
Cockie Yaliagari, wives Annie Tarpot and Pearlie
Robin, transferred to Auvergne
Ivanhoe Paddy
26. 5.1954 To newry Station from Darwin
Correspondence relating to Freda and Sunday Nuba-Guta.
As recorded above.
24. 6.1954 From Darwin to Newry Station
Correspondence mentions Freda and Sunday Nuba-Guta as above.
Also mentions Finnigan Ruin Me.
Employment of Aboriginals in the Pastoral Industry half-year ended 30. 6.1954
Argyle Daisy Muruwi
Station Barney Languri, wives Laddie and Flying Fox
Boombi Boombi, male
Carlton George Nadba
Carlton Paddy Galubgi, wife Maggie
Little Daisy Daimari
Friday Winbi
Flying Fox Jingingau, wife of Station Barney
Gipsie Ngirramoi
Newry George Gavara
Victoria George Ngaranja, wife Little Daisy, three children
Newry Paddy Yulai, wife Gipsie, one child
Chungari Wijigarri, wife Topsy, two children
Smiler Ubalide, wife Argyle Daisy, Three children
Mulligan Djilung, wife Mary
Johnny Maran
Laddie Yindingi, wife of Station Barney
Nellie Bijina
Topsy Wodorg
Mary Lormai
Maggie Wodigal
Lily Culmaria
Davie Bungiari
Springheel Lingi, wives Nellie and Freda
Peter
Pearlie Liring
Annie Tarpot Judbi
Cockie Yaliagari, wives Annie Tarpot and one child and Pearlie and one child
Freda
Catherine
Button
Sunday Nuba-gata
Details of 'First' or only child in each Aboriginal family
on Newry Station Northern Territory - Undated
Mother Father Oldest Child Under 16 yrs
Daisy Peelgmdi Victoria George Narundjela Freda Yes
Laddie Yindilyi Barney Katherine Yes
Gipsie Nyil-moi Paddy Nuyl-lai Button Yes
Nellie Pidjina Springheel Djambo Bobbie Yes
Details of 'first' children not included above
Mother Father Oldest Child Date Child commenced
living on Station
Pearlie Not known Jessie H/C About June 1953
Topsy Not known Dolly H/C About September 1949
Employment of Aboriginals in the Pastoral Industry half-year ended 31.12.1954
Argyle Daisy, children Patsy and Eileen
Barney, child Minnie
Boombi, male
Carlton George
Carlton Paddy
Little Daisy, child Rita
Friday
Flying Fox
Gipsie
Newry George
Chungari
Smiler
Mulligan
Johnny
Laddie, child Jessie
Nellie, child Bobby 10 yrs
Topsy, child Dolly 4 yrs
Mary
Maggie
Lily
Davie
Springheel
Peter
Pearlie
Annie Tarpot
Cocky
Freda
Catherine
Button
Sunday
Victoria George
Newry Paddy
Rations 1. 1.195? - 31. 3.195? (Year not shown on sheet)
Andy Walli-berri, 59 yrs, father of Carlton Paddy, died October 1954
Mailman My-gabil, 61 yrs, father of Kitchen Dinah
Packsaddle Billy Wambi, 60 yrs, tribal king
Ginny Lering, 60 yrs, mother of Kitchen Dinah
Mary Yak-yak, 59 yrs, wife of Packsaddle Billy
Bush Dinah Cal-wat, 51 yrs, mother of Newry George
Teddy Doin-me, 2 yrs, child of Laddie and Barney
Rita, 2 yrs, child of Little Daisy, station dependant when brother Martin Moore removed to Darwin 8.11.1954
Dolly, 44 yrs, pensioner, to Auvergne January 1955
Finnigan Ruin-me
Biddy, 64 yrs, pensioner
Dickie Dickie, pensioner
Willie, born 29. 8.1954, son of Victoria George
Phillip, born 26. 3.1954, son of Chungari
Minnie (Auvergne), stepchild of Barnie
Rations 1. 7.1953 - 30. 9.1953
Andy Walli-berri, 59 yrs, father of Carlton Paddy
Mailman My-gabil, 61 yrs, father of Kitchen Dinah
Packsaddle (King) Billy Wambi, 60 yrs
Ginny Lering, 60 yrs, mother of Kitchen Dinah
Mary Yak-yak, 59 yrs, wife of Packsaddle Billy
Bush Dinah Cal-watt, 51 yrs, mother of Newry George
Freda, 12 yrs, child wife of Springheel
Jessie Com-bou, 6 yrs, 2nd child of Laddie and Barney
Teddy Doin-mi, 2 yrs, 3rd child of Laddie and Barney
Rita, 2 yrs, 4th child of Victoria George and Little Daisy
Sunday Nuba-guta, 8 yrs, child of Smiler and Argyle Daisy
Eileen Gena, 3 yrs, child of Smiler and Argyle Daisy
Dolly Gurrda ?, 43 yrs, wife of Andy
Ben Biribi, 4 yrs, 3rd child of Flying Fox and Station Barnie
Finnigan Ruin-me, 24 yrs, sitting down at Ivanhoe - no claim by Newry
Rations 1.10.1953 - 31.12.1953
Andy Walli-berri, 59 yrs, father of Carlton Paddy
Mailman My-gabil, 61 yrs, father of Kitchen Dinah
King Packsaddle Billy Wambi, 60 yrs, Tribal King
Ginny Lering, 60 yrs, mother of Kitchen Dinah
Mary Yak-yak, 59 yrs, wife of Packsaddle Billy
Bush Dinah Cal-wat, 51 yrs, mother of Newry George
Jessie Com-bou, 6 yrs, 2nd child of Laddie and Station Barney
Teddy Doin-mi, 2 yrs, 3rd child of Laddie and Barney
Rita, 2 yrs, 4th child of Victoria George and Little Daisy
Eileen Gena, 3 yrs, child of Smiler and Argyle Daisy
Ben, 4 yrs, 1st child of Flying Fox (second wife) and Station Barnie
Dolly Gurrda, 43 yrs, pensioner
Finnigan Ruin-me, pensioner
Rations 1. 1.1954 - 31. 3.1954
Andy Walli-berri, 59 yrs, father of Carlton Paddy
Mailman My-gabil, 61 yrs, father of Kitchen Dinah
Packsaddle Billy Wambi, 60 yrs, Tribal King
Ginny Lering, 60 yrs, mother of Kitchen Dinah
Mary Yak-yak, 59 yrs, wife of Packsaddle Billy
Bush Dinah Cal-wat, 51 yrs, mother of Newry George
Jessie Com-bou, 6 yrs, child of Laddie and Station Barney
Teddy Doin-mi, 2 yrs, child of Laddie and Barney
Rita, 2 yrs, child of Victoria George and Little Daisy
Eileen Gena, 3 yrs, child of Smiler and Argyle Daisy
Ben, 4 yrs, 1st child of Flying Fox and Station Barnie
Dolly, 43 yrs, pensioner
Finnigan Ruin-me, pension
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